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Matthew Stafford seems a likely candidate to be the next big-name quarterback to sign a huge contract extension, but according to Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn, nothing is close. Quinn said that the two sides have a “long way to …
The Cleveland Browns are ready to take a long look at rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer during preseason games. According to Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com, Kizer is likely to start Cleveland’s preseason opener despite an underwhelming …
Jay Cutler’s NFL retirement is looking increasingly like a short-lived affair. Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase confirmed Saturday that Cutler has expressed interest in quarterbacking the team, but there is no deal as of Saturday afternoon. Gase …
Count John Wall among those who don’t quite understand why Kyrie Irving wants out of Cleveland so badly. The Washington Wizards point guard weighed in on Irving’s trade request, admitting that while he wasn’t privy to the reasoning …
Soon-to-be-inducted Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis pays attention to the latest findings in CTE studies, and he admits that it’s all worrying to him. Davis said Friday that everyone who played the game is a little unsettled by studies …
Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price’s season continues to be hindered by issue after issue. Price, who missed the start of the season with elbow issues that have popped up again recently, has suffered another setback, reporting new soreness in …
If it were up to Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, Tom Savage — not DeShaun Watson — would be the team’s starting quarterback. Hopkins said Friday that Savage has his “stamp,” believing that he can help …
Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer’s neck injury will push his next start back slightly, but does not sound serious. Scherzer said Friday that he intends to throw a bullpen session Saturday. Provided that goes well, he expects to make …
The Los Angeles Clippers are going to let Doc Rivers focus exclusively on coaching. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that the organization has returned Rivers to the singular role of head coach, removing his front …
Ryan Tannehill’s injury may mean Jay Cutler’s retirement is short-lived. According to NFL reporter Benjamin Allbright, talks between Cutler and the Miami Dolphins are “gaining steam” amid fears that Tannehill may have suffered …
Dr. Bennet Omalu, the man who discovered the existence of CTE, is not necessarily unhappy that studies about its prevalence in former NFL players get so much attention — but he warns that those who focus only on that disease are missing the …
A potentially season-ending knee injury to quarterback Ryan Tannehill is bad news for the Miami Dolphins, but it could be an opportunity for his backup to shine. Matt Moore said Friday that he’s prepared to step up in the event that …
Though trades can still happen via the waiver system in August, July 31 is generally the last chance teams get to make moves, shore up weaknesses, and prep themselves for a run at a World Series. Some contenders stand pat, either by choice or due to …
New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Cameron Jordan knows that facing Drew Brees in training camp is a challenge, and one that makes the team’s defense better. Just to drive that point home, he couldn’t help but contrast facing Brees in …
The Los Angeles Chargers suffered a major injury blow Wednesday when rookie guard Forrest Lamp went down with what is reportedly a torn ACL. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Chargers’ second-round pick will miss the entire season. …
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller makes no promises, but he thinks that an unprecedented 30-sack season could be done. Miller said Wednesday that he believes it would be possible for a pass-rusher to reach the 30 sack plateau, which would shatter …
